Reading, however, is slightly higher than expected

SBP assures fund's delegation of consistency in implementing reforms

Investors hold back decision on investment in new projects

Rise comes due to drop in cost of sales, surge in other income

Central bank has kept its projection for inflation unchanged at 11-12% for full fiscal year 2020

Anticipation comes due to lower-than-expected inflation reading for Aug

Says country will see significant deterioration in interest payments-to-revenue ratio

Have helped overcome water shortfall, aided in good rice yield

This comes amid contraction in industries’ growth, slowdown in economy

Report highlights balance of payment pressures as key risk